"Save me from myself" really fits in well with the situation that Holden is in at that time because he is very depressed and just wants somebody to talk to. Also, he is so distraught that he is talking to himself, and just would like somebody to talk and relate to. Holden is so, "depressed" that he needs somebody to, "Help me". Since Holden is insecure, he can't recover from his depression himself so he needs somebody to, "save me from myself". This is important because is shows the reader how Holden is very alone and relies on others to keep him sane. This can be expressed when Holden said, "I started talking sort of out loud, to Allie. I do that sometimes when I get very depressed". (98) Holden feels as if he is, "in between" being loved and unloved, cared for, and forgotten, and therefore he often feels vulnerable and lost.
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I agree with Brock that the song should be placed after the prostitute leaves, as Holden feels lost and discontent with himself in this moment. The line, “Here you’ll find me in between Heaven and hell.. where nothings what it seems,” translates Holden’s similar confusion with his place in the world. After the encounter with the prostitute, Holden feels caught between childhood and adulthood, unsure where he belongs. The song’s constant emphasis on needing to be saved also relates to Holden’s reliance on others for guidance. As Holden continues to figure out his position between childhood and adulthood, he often turns to the ducks for direction, as they encounter similar difficulties. The long for the counsel of others is revealed in both the “Help Me,” and in Holden’s journey to find himself.
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